Upbuild Coaching Bits: Creative Level of Consciousness

The Creative Level of Consciousness is the level where we are most aware of our own egos. When we use the word “creative,” we do not mean artistic. What we mean is that we have freedom to choose (the creative process requires choice). At the Creative Level, we have the ability to make choices that are beneficial not only for ourselves but also for others because we are able to see all available possibilities. It comes from having an expanded awareness.

As human beings, we all need validation for who we are. At the Creative Level, we still very much need this validation, but we are aware of this need. We own and take responsibility for this need, and we don’t let it be the driving force for our actions. At this level, we can be open about our insecurities and sincere in our efforts to serve others. The Creative Level of Consciousness is characterized by serving and growing.

Examples of what the Creative Level of Consciousness might look like:

• In navigating a difficult conversation: Being aware of your ego's desire to be right but choosing to listen deeply and seek mutual understanding.

• In serving in a leadership role: Being aware of the desire to be admired as a leader but choosing to focus on empowering your team to succeed and making decisions that serve the greater good of the group.

• In parenting: recognizing the ego’s need to always feel like a "good parent" but not letting that dictate how you respond to your child’s needs or mistakes.

• In receiving feedback: Feeling the sting of criticism and acknowledging the ego’s need to be seen in a certain way, but choosing to respond with curiosity instead of defensiveness.

Coaching application: In an upcoming session, ask your client some variation on this question: If you were free from insecurity (if you were living at a high level of consciousness), what would be different?

Life application: Journal (or have a conversation with a close friend or family member) about what would be different in your life if you spent more time living in the Creative Level of Consciousness where you were freer from insecurity.

Relevant Upbuild content:

• [Podcast] The Inspiration-Insecurity Continuum (Apple / Spotify)

• [Article] The Antidote to Envy

• [Article] The Two Sides of Working on Yourself